SOLUTION: If the first and third of three consecutive odd integers are added, the result is 87 less than five times the second integer. Find the third integer.
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Question 233519: If the first and third of three consecutive odd integers are added, the result is 87 less than five times the second integer. Find the third integer. Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! If the first and third of three consecutive odd integers are added, the result is 87 less than five times the second integer. Find the third integer.
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n + n+4 = 5(n+2) - 87
2n+4 = 5n - 77
3n = 81
n = 27
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27, 29, 31
31 is the 3rd one
